Director of Operations

James M. LaRue

***** ******* **., ******** *******, MI 48313, C: 586-***-**** H: 586-***-****

Email: *********@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/jimlarue

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic, Innovative, Passionate Oriented leader with many years of diverse, multi-plant experience in Executive, General Management, Manufacturing, Quality positions. A resilient, disciplined and charismatic senior leader with extensive experience in developing, implementing and managing key business metrics while creating and engaging cohesive teams found on trust, values, commitment and collaboration. Performance driven with a bias for action and guided by values, intense competitive edge with an intolerance towards mediocrity resulting in enhanced productivity, a commitment of continuous learning/improvement and accelerated profit growth.

CORE STRENGTHS

Operations/Distribution Management Restructuring/Start Ups/Turnarounds Sales and Marketing

P&L, Budget Development & Mgmt. Process Design & Implementation Sales Management

Strategic Planning and Development Process Redesign & Reengineering Strategic Customer Interface

Team Leadership and Motivation Performance & Productivity Imprv. Client Relations

Leading Cross Functional Teams Problem Identification & Resolution Project/Program Mgmt.

Team Building & Performance Mgmt. KPI Development & Management Scope Management

Cost Reduction & Profit Growth ISO/QS/Q1 Online Order Mgmt.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / WORK HISTORY

DES-CLAW Logistics (Diversity, Enterprise, Solutions – Consolidation, Logistics, Assembly, Logistics), Sterling Hts. Mi.

Feb 2015 – July 2017

Director of Operations: Management responsibility of 8 locations / 150 employees supporting Transportation, Asset Management, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Light Manufacturing/Assembly, Sequencing, Quality Inspection, Repack, Ocean Container Unloading, Vehicle Maintenance Center

Increased warehousing customer base and sales in excess of 300% within 1 year

Secured and implemented 2 additional locations required to support business growth

Developed and implemented key business metrics for improved management and profitability

Managed the development and implementation of Government security programs resulting in C-TPAT (Custom Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and PIP (Partners in Protection) certifications

NorthGate (formally Security Packaging – SCM), Flint Mi April 2008 – Feb 2015

Director of Operational Support: Management responsibility of 3 locations, 250+ employees supporting Contract Logistics Solutions (3PL) including: reverse logistics, warehousing, pick-pack-shipping, sorting, packaging/repackaging, labeling, production of packaging components for body parts, inventory mgmt, administration mgmt, purchasing, cross dock, transportation management, and other value-added services supporting Automotive and other industries.

Prior customer (GM) requested/suggested NorthGate company to engage my support to help develop and implement improved performance

Developed and implemented key performance improvement and action to retain and receive extended contract term and additional business with major customer.

Reorganization and development of team and facilities to improve productivity and effectiveness resulting in improved performance, improved morale, reduction of costs, and customer satisfaction.

James M. LaRue (con’t)

43674 Bockley Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48313, C: 586-***-**** H: 586-***-****

Email: *********@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/jimlarue

ABX Logistics (USA), Belleville Mi 2006-Dec 2007

Operations / General Manager: Management responsibility of Contract Logistics Solutions including: warehousing, direct customer management and interface, administration and sales management, packaging, labeling, crating, freight forwarding, and other value-added services supporting worldwide import and export activities for General Motors (GMSPO) and their worldwide customers.

Recommendation from VP of previous employer (Ryder) to ABX CEO to engage my support to help struggling operation bringing improved process and increased customer satisfaction

Developed and implemented key performance improvement and action to retain and receive extended contract term and additional business with major customer.

National Logistics Management (NLMI), Detroit MI. 2003 - 2006

Operations Manager: Management responsibility of employees, processes, sales and call center to ensure fulfillment and track and trace functions of all premium transportation requirements for inbound and outbound freight supporting 200+ automotive assembly/ manufacturing plants and 6,800+ automotive suppliers. Transportation modes: Ground, Air (DTD/DTA), and charter. Annual freight shipments in excess of 360,000.

Ryder Systems / Ryder Integrated Logistics 1978 – 2003

Multiple positions and responsibilities during this employment supporting multiple activities and industries.

Senior Operations Manager: Provided corporate management support for all company operational and quality initiatives, warehousing activities, new business start-ups, and current business expansions

Group Logistics / Project Manager: Corporate Management support for warehouse and distribution services supporting multiple locations and industries. Responsible for the development and implementation of standard processes and program management methodologies used for all new business implementations and business expansions.

Senior Operations Manager: Overall responsibilities for all warehousing, transportation, sequencing, cross dock, storage, kiting, re-pack, sub-assembly, labeling, and containerization activities as a service provider to General Motors. 225 + employees / multiple union environments.

Operations/Location Manager: Overall responsibility for all aspects of multiple distribution centers including: P&L, personnel, forecasting, budgeting, purchasing, sales, storage, shipping and receiving.

AFFILATIONS

WERC (Warehouse Education Research Council) – Current President of Michigan Chapter

TCD (Transportation Club of Detroit) – Member

IWLA (International Warehouse Logistics Association) – Member

CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) – Member

Marine Corp Toys for Tots – Volunteer 25+ years Catholic Charities USA - Volunteer

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Associate of Science, Business Management

Honorable Discharge, United States Marine Corp

Certified ISO/QS 9000 Auditor, Quality Manager and Trainer

C-TPAT / PIP Certified

TSA Security Courses (air cargo) w/government issued STA number

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